Friend Says Teen Spoke About Getting Money From Chmura

The teenager who accused Mark Chmura of sexual assault once discussed getting money from the former Green Bay Packer player because of the case, a friend of the girl testified Friday in a Waukesha, Wis., court.

Cross-examining Kate Flannery, who described herself as the teenager’s “best friend,” defense attorney Gerald Boyle asked whether the two had ever discussed money or a possible civil lawsuit.

“Did she ever tell you at any time that as a result of what happened to her that she is going to get money from Mr. Chmura?” Boyle said.

After a pause, Flannery said, “We have spoken about it, but she has never said, ‘I am going to get tons of money.’ ”

Chmura, 31, pleaded not guilty to felony charges of third-degree sexual assault and child enticement.

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Baseball

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Miscellany

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